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Eastbourne College
Independent school · East Sussex
| Address | Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12–19 |
| Pupils | 560 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01323452300 |
| Website | https://www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Thu 21 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
First day for all pupils given (boarders arrive the evening before: Wed 2 Sep, Mon 4 Jan, Mon 12 Apr). Half terms and exeats start 2.15pm on the stated Friday (January exeat Thursday; Fri 22 Jan staff meetings) and boarders return Sunday 6-9pm; term resumes the Monday. May exeat is Saturday/Sunday night leave-out plus bank holiday Mon 3 May; term resumes Tue 4 May. Summer term ends Sat 3 Jul 4pm (St Andrew's Prep ends Fri 2 Jul).
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Mon 10 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Sat 1 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 24 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Fri 26 Nov 2027 to Sun 28 Nov 2027, Thu 27 Jan 2028 to Sun 30 Jan 2028, Fri 10 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Sat 29 Apr 2028 to Mon 1 May 2028
Lent and Summer 2028 marked provisional. New staff induction Mon 30 Aug 2027. Boarders arrive the evening before each term. Summer term ends Sat 1 Jul 2028 4pm (St Andrew's Prep Fri 30 Jun).
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 9-11 Day (with VAT) | £12,460.00 |
| Years 9-11 Day+ (with VAT) | £13,076.00 |
| Years 9-11 Flexi3 (with VAT) | £15,629.00 |
| Years 9-11 Boarding (with VAT) | £18,981.00 |
| Sixth Form Day (with VAT) | £12,705.00 |
| Sixth Form Day+ (with VAT) | £13,315.00 |
| Sixth Form Flexi3 (with VAT) | £15,937.00 |
| Sixth Form Boarding (with VAT) | £19,277.00 |
Registration fee: £190.00
Deposit: £2,000.00
Termly fee with VAT applies to new families joining in 2026-27 (fees without VAT also shown, e.g. Years 9-11 Day £10,930). Guaranteed place deposit UK £2,000, overseas £20,000; entrance fee £81; overseas supplement £450 per term and visa management fee £590 (schedule of fees PDF).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 9, Year 12
Registration is the first stage for Year 9 or sixth form entry and can happen at any age. For Year 9, attend an open event and register in Year 5 or Year 6 for the early offer process. Sixth form applicants should arrange a visit to meet the headmaster, ideally by the end of Year 10.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.